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Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, The Australian Woman's Mirror, September 1945
The Australian Woman's Mirror, was an Australian weekly women's magazine published by The Bulletin magazine in Sydney, between 1924 and 1961.Women's magazines reflect class and family structures as well as contemporary women’s role in society. A 32 pp magazine, titled The Australian Woman's Mirror. The magazine's contents include recipes, knitting patterns and articles about fashion, holiday destinations and household tips.It also contains short stories, poems, and a serialised novel. On the front cover is a b/w photograph of a woman wearing a knitted jerkin indicating that the pattern is inside the magazine. The magazine cost 3d and is dated Tuesday, Sept. 4 1945.magazine-the- australian-woman's-mirror literature -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Ringwood District Philatelic Society Members Attendance Book 1952 to 1970, 1950s
Donated by the Ringwood Philatelic SocietyGreen covered book with cream spine 202 pp., containing members and visitors attendance at meetings from 6-Jun-1952 (The inaugural meeting) 7o 6-Aug-1970. Picture in front of members 7-Aug-1953. +Additional Keywords: L-R: / Wenn, Mrs / Unknown / McCaskill, J / Griffiths, S / K W / Miles, P / Duerdoth, P / McEwan, Mrs E.Members Attendance Book (on front cover) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Southwood Primary School (Ringwood) advertising flyer
Light green coloured, folded A4 paper pamphlet titled "A School of Pride and Quality" advertising Southwood Primary School enrolements. Address - Maidstone St, Ringwood, 3134, PH: 9870 4106 List details of facilities, curriculum, and parental involvement. Advertises after school care. Some B&W photos of students. Descibes Southwood as a School of the Future, striving to 'preserve a rural school ethos' -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SKETCH, MEN of TOBRUK, C.1941
"Terry Toone" is actually Frederick John Toone NX55874 J Section Workshops, 9th Div Supply Column. Enlisted 2.7.1940 age 36 years 6 months, appointed L/Cpl 12.8.1940, embark for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige of Tobruk, he spends time in Hospital, embarks for Australia 2.4.1942 and is discharged Medically unfit on 29.9.1942. Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Sketch on card, B & W drawing of a soldier on left, heading is "Men of Tobruk" followed by a central scroll with a poem hand written in pencil, behind main cartoon shows a town "Tobruk" with aeroplanes, at bottom shows a town with civilians. On rear in black pen are details re copyright and who item returned to, either direct to him (T Toone) or his wife in East St Kilda Melbourne.On front at bottom in pencil, "Terry Toone Tobruk 15.9.41", On rear signed in black pen, "F.J. (terry) Toone 15.9.41"sovenir, tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS 38th BN, 1916 - 1918, post war
.1) Albert Ladlow No 1865 C Coy 2nd reinforcements. .2) Jack Grinton No 1043 C Coy, refer Cat No 1280 for service details. .3) Soldiers unknown at this point. .4) Group photo. 38th BN men C Coy. Three are recognisable, front centre Frederick Lehmann MM No 1048 C Coy, rear 4th from right Edgar Stanbury MM C Coy, 2nd from right Dick Verso C Coy. Items in the collection re Edgar Stanbury MM, refer Cat No 5032.3P Two Post card photos 1sepia 1 B&W soldiers in uniform, 1 sepia tone single soldier, 1 sepia group photo. .1) Portrait photo soldier with CPL stripes. .2) Soldier in gardens holding a camera. .3) Two soldiers standing with buildings in background. .4) Group photo post war 15 men in civvies against a brick wall background..1) On rear, “Cpl Albert Ladlow C Coy of Horsham Vic, 25.10.18 at present in Blighty, was Gassed” .2) on front, “4133, T.L.Fuller Amesbury”photographs, c coy, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, MILITARY, 1959 - 61, 1969 - 71
All photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. (.1) The soldier receiving the award is Frank Dean, going by the medals he is wearing this is pre Vietnam service, possibly in Malaya 1959/61. (.2) Frank Dean on the right. (.3 .4) Frank is 2nd from the left. (.5) Frank is 4th from the left. Photo is post Vietnam, possibly Malaya 1969 - 71. (.6) The RSM centre is wearing Vietnam ribbons. This is possibly Malaya, 25 years of 1 RAR. (.7 - .10) Frank is on the left, the Officer appears to be British, most likely Malaya 1969 - 71. All photos are B & W. (.1) Soldier being decorated by a Dignitory in civilian clothes. (.2) An Officer and soldier in conversation. (.3 .4) Group of 5 soldiers viewing an event. (.5) Group of 7Officers/NCO’s and 2 civilians toasting in a Mess. (.6) Two Officers and an RSM cutting a cake in a Mess. (.7 - .10) An Officer and a senior NCO taking a salute at a parade. All the same photo.photography, military, malaya -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, MILITARY, 1960 - 61
(.1) The attached sheet in brief. The parade is being inspected by the Premier of the State of PERAK, Mohammed GAZALI BIN JAWI, the troops are 1 RAR marking the end of the successful battle against the Communist terrorists in the south and central Perak north Malaya. A number of the soldiers are named. (.9) The same parade as (.1) with a number of soldiers named in the fore front. The photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details.All photos are B &W. (.1) A parade of Australian soldiers being inspected by a foreign dignitary. Attached to the photo is a typed paper with detail of the proceedings. (.2 - .8) Same photo as (.1) smaller without the attached details. (.9) A parade of Australian soldiers in 3 ranks, attached to the photo is a typed paper with detail of the proceedings. (.10 - .18) Same photo as (.9) smaller with out the attached details.On the rear of (.1 - .8) stamped in purple. “Public Relations Australian Army Force GHQ FARELF GUN 63 MC” On rear of (.9 - .18) Has the same as above except the GUN No is 64.photography, military, malaya -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 14/02/1952
Allan describes London following the death of King George VI. He witnessed the Proclamation of the Queen at the Royal Exchange. He writes "The Proclamation was read in four different parts of the city and about a hundred Lifeguards escorted the Royal carriages through the city." And ....."I also saw the procession from Kings Cross station to Westminister Hall when they brought the King back to London." He would have liked to walk past the coffin lying in state at Westminister Hall but the queue was three miles long and it took seven hours to get into the hall.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0894.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 14/02/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. The print is faint and difficult to read. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. There is no postmark. The return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W14.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, death of king george vi, proclamation of queen elizabeth ii, london 1952 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1922
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the Phillip Island Premiership Football Team of 1922 Back row: D Pretty, L Walton, Ernie Jenner, W McLardy, C Williams, A Morrison, Guy Borton, Charlie Craft. Middle row: Bryant West, Hatfield, Alex McLardy, Arnie Brown, Newton McLardy, Reg Justice. Front row: Harold West, Bert Smith, Ken West, Ernie Matthews, Bert West. local history, photography, phillip island football team 1922, black & white photograph, phillip island football club, john jenner, bryant west -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Sign- 2nd Armoured brigade
Varnished wooden board, 50 x 25.5 cm, bevelled edges, on which is mounted three chromed (?) metal atachments - 1. Badge of 2nd Armoured Brigade depicting a battle axe held in an armoured right arm (14 x 18 cm) 2. Title on curved strip (in the style of title, embroidered as worn on uniforms) - "4/19 P W L H" 3. "OFFICERS MESS"Refer physical descriptionsign, 2nd armoured brigade -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Booklet - ANNUAL REPORT, Ninth ANNUAL REPORT 1966-67 Apex Club of Orbost
This is a report of 1966-67 functioning of the Apex Club of Orbost. It has a membership list at the back of the booklet and also contains the names of office bearers etc. This Report was presented to the Handover Dinner 5 August 1967. President Don McKenzie; Vice Presidents Dennis Robinson, David Neal; Treasurer Graeme Duff; Secretary Keith MurrayEvidence of the functioning of the Apex Club of Orbost 1966-67 with names of members, activities, finances.A booklet of 13 pages with a grey coloured cover. On the cover are the words Ninth ANNUAL REPORT 1966-67 Apex Club of Orbost ZONE 12 DISTRICT 6 CLUB No. 251. Inside are copied pages of the Report including names of committee members, board members, and past presidents, also several b/w photos of activities, financial report, awards, and the President's Report 5 August 1967. as aboveapex club, orbost -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association dinner, 1961, 12/05/1961
Two photographs of the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association (Melbourne Branch) dinner. .1) Left to right: Neil G, Wishart (President), Keith Rash (Ballarat President), Albert E. Williams (Immediate Past President), Malcolm McE, Beith. .2) H.G. Beanland, G.W. Cowdell (Treasurer), T.G. Wasley (Vice-President), Albert W. Steane, Kieth G. Wishart (President)ballarat junior technical school, ballarat junior technical school old boys association, dinner, melbourne, steane, wishart, courdell, wasley, beanland, beeth, williams, rash, keith rash -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Correspondence, Ballarat Science and Field Naturalists Club Wildflower Exhibition, 1915, 07828.1; 1st 0ctober 1915. 07828.2; 8th September 1916
The Ballarat Scinece and Field Natualists' Club was closely associated with the Ballarat School of Mines. Two typed carbon copied letters from the Ballarat Science and Field Naturalists Club regarding wild flower exhibitions. .1) dated 1st October 1915 and signed C. A. Hoadley and H. L. Williamson (Honorary Secretaries). .2) dated 8th September 1916 and signed W. H. Collyer and H. B. Williamson (Honorary Secretaries). Letters describe the picking, packaging and delivery of flowers for the show..1) THE BALLARAT SCIENCE & FIELD NATUALISTS' CLUB 1st October, 1915 We intend holding an Exhibition fo Woldflowers on Saturday the 16th October next with a view of helping the Red Cross Fund. Thinking that in your locality there are a number of native shrubs in bloom, we appeal to you to help by sending along some bunches for show and sale. ... .2) THE BALLARAT SCIENCE AND FIELD NATUALISTS' CLUB 8th September, 1916 Dear ................................... Encourage by the interest in our Wild-floweres Show held in October last yer, and mindful of the fact that our efforts resulted in a substantial ampint being raised for the Red Cross fund, we have decided to hold another Exhibition on the 7th October next, in aid of the same Fund and the Lady Mayoress' League. May we hope for help from you in sending boxes of blooms for show and sale? It may be that you were one of our contributers last year. ... charles hoadley, c. a. hoadley, h. l. williamson, h. b. williamson, smb, ballarat school of mines, ballarat science and field naturalists club, flora, wattles, acacias, herbaceous plants, orchids, lilies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - MOUAT CRAWFORD COLLECTION: FARMING IN THE WIMMERA, c1960s
Mouat Collection - Farming in the Wimmera. 2 large silos & 2 smaller silo, the smaller one have W T Thomas & Son PLI LTD Wheat Silo. 1 shed on road side and 2 larger sheds out the back, one with a square chimney. And what looks like a square water tank on a high stand. Markings; Flour Mill Warracknabeal. Used as a teaching aid.kodakfarming -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract issued by H.A. Wilkinson and dated 15th March, 1949 between W. Young (seller) and C.P. Rogers (buyer) for land situate in Brown Street Eaglehawk having a frontage of 129 links to Brown Street , by a depth of 192 links and being described in right of occupy residence area No. 5412, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 480 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORY'S SPORTSMEN
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. History's sportsmen: the Ironbark Methodist Cricket Team circa 1949. Back row: J. Harris, J. Tyack, G. Speedy, A. Bolitho, B. Tyack and R. Tyack. Centre row: M. Turner, J. Roach, W. Boucher and D. Moon. Front row: R. Blandthorn, M. Tyack and B. Pollack. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''HMS PINAFORE'' BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 34 page booklet of the libretto for the Savoy Opera 'HMS Pinafore' or 'The Lass that loved a Sailor' by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Published by Chappell & Co. Ltd, London about 1940. Printed by Henderson & Spalding Ltd, London. Catalogue sticker ''2158 GIL'' on the front. Purple stamp on front cover and title page ''Price 2/- Nett Chappell & Co.''Gilbert & Sullivanbooks, collections, operetta, alec h chisholm collection, hms pinafore, libretto, gilbert & sullivan, operetta -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE SONNETS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE''
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 88 page hardcover collection of the 154 sonnets of William Shakespeare with the famous Temple Notes and an introduction by Robert O. Ballou. Illustrated with B&W drawings/images of Shakespeare and Stratford. Published in 1961 by Avenel Books, New York. Printed in the U.S.A. Catalogue sticker ''2127 SHA'' on front cover. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number : 61-13903.William Shakespearebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, william shakespeare, robert o.ballou, sonnets, poetry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - POST CARD ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE
post card Elizabeth street Melbourne , from Flinders Street . GPO in the distance - early 1900s ? / black and white photo on paper / picture shows R W LAWRENCE DRY CLEANER , HORSES AND CARTS AND EARLY TRAM . / back of card R B LAWRENCE , DRY CLEANER , Dry Cleaner , Ostrich Feather Dresser etc, / card addressed to Branch , 209 Mitchell St Bendigo / no stamp included .postcard, photograph, post card elizabeth street melbourne , from flinders street . gpo in the distance - early 1900s / r w lawrence dry cleaner / -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CITY OF BENDIGO PEACE CELEBRATION PROGRAMME 19.7.1919
City of Bendigo Peace Celebration Programme Sports ground , Rosalind Park , 19.7.1919 - Speakers were Cr A. Dunstan ( mayor ) , Sir john Quick , Lieut Col. Adams V.D. Chap. Col. Crookson , W Honeybone Town Clerk , A. Dunstan Mayor , the paper programme contains words to National Anthem , The kings Proclamation , words to It’s a long Way to Tipperary , 'Over There , Keep the home fires burning ,bendigo, council, celebration, city of bendigo peace celebration programme 19.7.1919 / cr a. dunstan ( mayor ) sir john quick , lieut col. adams v.d. chap. col. crookson , w honeybone town clerk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''LETTERS TO MY GRANDSON'' BY STEPHEN COLERIDGE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 157 page hardback blue cover book. A series of letters from The Hon Stephen Coleridge to his grandson, Antony, analysing and discussing the glory of English poetry. A B & W picture of the author's house is opposite the title page. Published in 1923 by Mills & Boon Ltd., London and printed by Neill & Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. Catalogue sticker ''2182 COL'' on spine.Stephen Coleridgebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, stephen coleridge, poetry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DRY WALL LESTER STREET
Photograph: dry stone wall, Lester Street, Eaglehawk. Photo shows three men ( identified as W. Crawford, F. Fitzpatrick, C. Jacob - order not known ) Written on accompanying sheet ' erected by Simon Jame, no cement or mortar used.' Notes appended ' Dry Wall in Lester St. was erected by Simon Jame, no mortar or lime was used in construction and it is still straight and true. It was originally erected to enclose a garden.'cottage, miners, dry stone wall, crawford, w., firtzpatrick f., jacob c., eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RANDALL COLLECTION: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO OF MONUMENTAL MASON AND OFFICE OF W. BEEBE & SON OFFICE
Black and white photo of the monumental mason and the office of W. Beebe & Son Architects located in Mitchell street Bendigo. There is a faint reference to Beebe & Son Steam in the background.Written on the reverse is a reference to taken at Bendigo, Lyttleton Terrace just off Mitchell Street ? Also a notation referring to the purchase from S. Hall July 1980 - C.D.G.M. Bendigo. Also note that there is a couple of rows of headstones behind the men.photograph, building, beebe & son architect -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: DOCUMENT
Four receipts, three with green Victoria One Penny Stamp Duty attached. One is for an Advance of £25 Mrs S J Clark dted 8 July 1889, another Burn & Ellison dated 26 Feb 87, a receipt. A recovery of costs dated 28 June 1888 Killian Thorguson, signed by H Robertson and a receipt dated 17 Feb 1887 A. W. Herne & Co.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, messrs bennett attenborough, doyle, thorguson, f robertson, moorhead o'connor, burn & ellison, mrs s j clark -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Printed form dated Octr 3rd 1877 from H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon naming Members who came under his care during the past fortnight and those declared off the funds. Readable names are: L Valentine, W Veale, Dunkel, Lake, R Scott. Signed by H. Atkinson. Form printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Stationer, & c, Williamson Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, l valentine, w veale, dunkel, lake, r scott, h atkinson, j brockley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Printed form dated Sep 19 1877 from H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon naming Members who came under his care during the past fortnight and those declared off the funds. Readable names are: W White, L Valentine, A Lake, H Exeter. Signed by H Atkinson. Form printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Stationer, & c, Williamson Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, w white, l valentine, a lake, h exeter, h atkinson, j brockley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WESTERN AUSTRALIA GOLDFIELDS WATER SCHEME
A souvenir of the official opening of the Western Australia Goldfields Water Scheme and visit to the mines of the Golden Mile. Published by The Chamber of Mines of Western Australia Incorporated, Kalgoorlie. 24 - 26th January 1903. Printed by F. W. Niven & Co. 40 - 42 Flinders Street , Melbourne. The cover is maroon colour (now very faded) with gold lettering. The booklet contains Many photos of the Kalgoorlie and Boulder mines.Printed by F.W. Niven & Co. 40-42 Flinders Street, Melbourne.civil engineering, water supply, goldfields, goldfields water scheme, western australia, kalgoorlie, mining, water supply -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EAGLEHAWK STATE SCHOOL, 1905?
B+W photo on fawn board. School students at Eaglehawk State school. 33 boys and 1 female teacher in long frock, boys all in suits, some with large white collars and lace up boots. 8 Boys seated, others standing. Inscription: in image('IV''). Hand written on back in pencil: 'Miss l.Hall/3 in 1a block 4/-','Eaglehawk State School'organization, education, eaglehawk state school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GREAT EXTENDED HUSTLER'S MINERS
Black and white photograph of a large group of miners outside a wooden building. On the of building are handrails and steps leading to a door. All men are wearing hats. Written on back is 'Royal Historical Society of Vic. Bendigo Branch'. 'photo was given by Cyril Jacobs. Probably 'Great Extended Hustlers', 'L Hocking second from left in back row. W Bullen sitting in front facing left. Night Shift'.cottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Thank You Award
Handwritten coloured certificate presented to Mr. John Ellison expressing gratitude for his work in establishing a Water Trust for the town of Axedale. Signed by John A Colvin and W J Burns on behalf of the Axedale Progress Association. Includes illustrations of Axedale and the bridge over the Campaspe River. Undated. removed from frame for storage. Certificate enclosed in a cardboard frame (3 cm) Aileen and John Ellison Collection.john ellison, axedale progress association, axedale water trust